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One Man's Bible

by Gao Xingjian
RM44.49 MYR
One Man's Bible
One Man's Bible

Reflective journey through political oppression's shadow.

If you're drawn to narratives that blend personal history with larger historical events, "One Man's Bible" may resonate with you. Gao Xingjian's steady prose will guide you through a poignant exploration of memory, suffering under Mao's regime, and the redemptive power of storytelling. This novel is particularly suited for those interested in the psychological impact of political turmoil and how it shapes a life in self-imposed exile.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

One Man's Bible

by Gao Xingjian
RM44.49 MYR
ISBN: 9780066211329
Authors: Gao Xingjian
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2002-09-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: War, Feminism, Classics, Japanese Literature, Asian Literature, Philosophy, Literature, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 1296 readers)

Description

"Published to impressive critical acclaim, One Man's Bible enhances the reputation of Nobel Prize-winning Gao Xingjian, whose first novel, Soul Mountain, was a national bestseller. One Man’s Bible is a fictionalized account of Gao Xingjian’s life under the oppressive totalitarian regime of Mao Tse-tung during the period of the Cultural Revolution and its aftermath. Whether in the 'beehive' offices in Beijing or in isolated rural towns, daily life everywhere is riddled with paranoia and fear, as revolutionaries, counter-revolutionaries, and government propaganda turn citizens against one another. It is a place where a single sentence spoken ten years earlier can make one an enemy of the state. Gao evokes the spiritual torture of political and intellectual repression in graphic detail, including the heartbreaking betrayals he suffers in his relationships with women and men alike. One Man’s Bible is a profound meditation on the essence of writing, on exile, on the effects of political oppression on the human spirit, and how the human spirit can triumph."
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Reflective journey through political oppression's shadow.

If you're drawn to narratives that blend personal history with larger historical events, "One Man's Bible" may resonate with you. Gao Xingjian's steady prose will guide you through a poignant exploration of memory, suffering under Mao's regime, and the redemptive power of storytelling. This novel is particularly suited for those interested in the psychological impact of political turmoil and how it shapes a life in self-imposed exile.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.